Coronavirus Update March 16, 2020

Monday, March 16, 2020 As we continue to monitor the latest information from federal, state and local health officials, we want to remain proactive in preventing the potential exposure of COVID-19 to our community. We encourage everyone to take personal responsibility to assist us in maintaining a healthy environment for all. This includes practicing social distancing and staying away from public areas when possible. While information is changing rapidly, we will continue to provide you with the latest updates, including closures and service changes as they become available.   Closures & Service Changes Starting tonight, non-essential businesses citywide will be required to close daily by 11 pm until further notice. Kitchens may remain open for delivery and take-out only.  All restaurants will be required to reduce their seating capacity by 50%, not to exceed a maximum of 250. Effective Tuesday, March 17 at the end of the business day, all gyms, spas, and indoor parks in Sunny Isles Beach will be required to close until further notice. Effective Tuesday, March 17 all hotels and condominiums with chairs on the beach are required to reduce the amount of chairs set up by 50% and chairs must be spread out to encourage social distancing. Effective Tuesday, March 17 all City-owned parking garages and surface lots citywide will be open only to residents with a valid City-issued Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card.    Schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools, including Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8, remain closed until further notice. For Miami-Dade County School District updates, please visit dadeschools.net.  City Events & Activities City events and programs, including the After School Program and Spring Break Camp, are suspended until further notice. Impacted programs will be refunded accordingly. The Cultural & Community Services Department offers online registration and payments for many of our programs at activities.sibfl.net. Summer Camp registration has been postponed to Saturday, March 21 for residents and Saturday, April 4 for everyone. Registration for summer camp is available online at activities.sibfl.net. If registering online, payment must be made in full. We recommend you take advantage of this service if possible. If you would still prefer to register in person, you must call 305.792.1756 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 5 pm to make an appointment. Government Center & City Services The Government Center remains open for essential business only. The Building, Code Compliance, and Planning & Zoning Departments have suspended walk-in service and will be servicing customers by appointment only until further notice. To make an appointment, you can book online at the links below. Building Permits Building High-Rise Construction  Code Compliance Business Licensing Parking Enforcement Planning & Zoning All library programs are suspended until further notice. Parks & Beach Access Points All city parks, including the Newport Fishing Pier, remain closed until further notice. The office at Pelican Community Park will remain open for essential business only. SIBshuttle The SIBshuttle remains in service and is being sanitized daily. Please do not ride the shuttle if you are sick or feel you are coming down with symptoms. Sanitization & Cleaning City staff has placed hand sanitizer stations in Pelican Community Park and the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center at every point of entry and common area. Both Pelican Community Park and the Government Center are sanitized frequently and will soon be scheduled for deep cleaning. All public areas, including bus shelters and benches, beach access showers, and DOGIPOT pet waste stations throughout the City are sanitized frequently. What you can do  We encourage everyone to continue to follow the preventive guidelines set forth by the CDC, including washing your hands often, staying home when sick and practicing social distancing. Individuals in Miami-Dade County who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should call the Florida Department of Health at 305-470-5660. If you have a medical provider, call them. If traveling to a medical office or facility, call ahead. For questions about COVID-19 in Florida, please call the Florida Department of Health at 1-866-779-6121. For a medical emergency, call 911.   Resources Individuals in Miami-Dade County who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should call the Florida Department of Health at 305-470-5660. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) has set up a 24-hour hotline for questions concerning the Coronavirus: 1-866-779-6121. Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management These sites may have options to sign up for direct emails and alerts. Be proactive and sign up to receive information from these credible sources delivered straight to your inbox or mobile device. Stay Informed Stay up to date on the latest news, closures and updates from the City of Sunny Isles Beach. We will continue to post updates at sibfl.net/coronavirus. Sign up for SIBAlert emergency notifications Subscribe to eSIBi email notifications Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter We appreciate your cooperation and will continue to share updates with you from the Florida Department of Health and Miami-Dade County.